After the new unfolding of the Weak Meat operation won the news yesterday (05), the Minister of Agriculture, Blairo Maggi, said that it is safe to continue the consumption of products marketed by the companies involved in the research.
“I can assure the Brazilian population that there is no risk in the consumption of poultry meat produced by any of the companies mentioned or not. As we all know, Salmonella disappears when cooked or when frying at a temperature of 60º “Maggi said in a video posted on the social network.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, five laboratories are involved in the irregularities pointed out. Three accredited by the portfolio and two of self-control of the companies. These five, out of a universe of 496 accredited by the MAPA, can no longer conduct analyzes until the end of the investigations, which can result in definitive accreditation.
Following the start of the PF operation, the MAPA announced the suspension of exports by the refrigerators involved to 12 destinations where specific sanitary requirements for control and typing of Salmonella spp are required: South Africa, Algeria, South Korea, Israel, Iran, Macedonia, Mauritius, Tajikistan, Switzerland, Ukraine, Vietnam and the European Union.
The companies involved will increase their frequency of sampling until the end of the investigation process. If practices affecting the internal market are proven, appropriate measures will be taken.